Contractors blacklisted

Gaikwad, who was attending the House meeting was informed at 1.30 am. 8220;When the security informed me, I came out to see what was happening. But the contractors had disappeared,8221; he said adding that the course of action will be decided once he receives the detailed report from the security department.

According to a source in the corporation, about 16 contractors walked into the building and were seen sitting in somecorporators cabins. He added that some of the corporators also entered Municipal Secretary Sudha Khire8217;s cabin allegedly finalising a deal on some contracts.

However, the security officers on duty confronted some and started questioning them. Noticing this, other contractors left the premises. Later, the four also managed to leave. By the time Gaikwad was informed about the incident all had fled.

According to a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official it is not very difficult for contractors to get an access into the building at any time of the day. 8220;They just need to pay Rs 100. The group which had entered on Tuesday night were caught because it was late in the evening when the corridors of the building were empty. The source further said contractors waiting outside the doors even when the standing committee meetings are in progress is a common sight.